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Tom Hanks In NEWS OF THE WORLD Trailer

Universal Pictures is proud to present Tom Hanks starring in News of the World, a moving story written and directed by Paul Greengrass, reuniting for the first time with his star from their 2013 Best Picture nominee Captain Phillips.

Here’s your first look at the brand new trailer. The film will open this Christmas.

Five years after the end of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Hanks), a veteran of three wars, now moves from town to town as a non-fiction storyteller, sharing the news of presidents and queens, glorious feuds, devastating catastrophes, and gripping adventures from the far reaches of the globe.

In the plains of Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna (Helena Zengel, System Crasher), a 10-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier and raised as one of their own. Johanna, hostile to a world she’s never experienced, is being returned to her biological aunt and uncle against her will.

Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles into the unforgiving wilderness, the two will face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place that either can call home.

News of the World is directed by Greengrass (the Bourne films, United 93) from his screenplay with Luke Davies (Lion), based on the National Book Award finalist and best-selling novel by Paulette Jiles. The film is produced by Gary Goetzman (Mamma Mia! franchise, Greyhound), Gail Mutrux (The Danish Girl, Donnie Brasco) and Gregory Goodman (22 July, 8 Mile). The executive producers are Steven Shareshian and Tore Schmidt.

The film’s music is by eight-time Academy Award® nominee James Newton Howard.

https://www.newsoftheworldfilm.com/

The director and actor had some thoughts about their latest film –

Paul Greengrass on NEWS OF THE WORLD:

NEWS OF THE WORLD is set in a bitterly divided, dangerous world and it is a journey of discovery for both Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Tom Hanks) and the girl, Johanna (Helena Zengel).  Both characters are lost in different ways and are searching for belonging.  That is what gives the journey tremendous emotional power.  Kidd and Johanna have great adventures whilst overcoming great dangers, and ultimately, the film is about a journey towards redemption.

Tom Hanks on his character ‘Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd’ in NEWS OF THE WORLD:

I love listening to a great story as much as I like telling one, and that’s why I was so excited about playing Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd.  He is a storyteller, he is driven, emotional, he is noble, and he is moved by the pursuit of the truth.  Kidd wanted to communicate an authentic worldview to his audiences because he knew that, along with education and entertainment, the powers of enlightenment could be exchanged in the news readings that he gave.

Tom Hanks on twelve year-old Helena Zengel who plays ‘Johanna’ in NEWS OF THE WORLD:

I cannot stress enough the incredible power of young Helena Zengel. I believe actors are born. You can’t learn how to be an actor, you just are. Her silences, her eyes, her instincts—she may have no sense of what the rules of acting are, yet she already knows them implicitly.

50 Years After a Crisis in Space, APOLLO 13 Returns to Movie Theaters

‘Apollo 13’ Lifts Off Again in Cinemas Nationwide This April, 50 Years After the Breathtaking Crisis in Space. For Three Days Only, Ron Howard’s Box-Office Blockbuster 
Returns to the Big Screen for its 25th Anniversary 

Almost 50 years to the day after the liftoff of the ill-fated 1970 space mission for America’s third Moon landing, director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer’s acclaimed film “Apollo 13” returns to movie theaters in a special three-day-only presentation from Fathom Events, Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. 

Tickets are available at www.FathomEvents.com or participating movie theater box offices.

“Apollo 13” will play April 5, 6 and 8, blasting off in more than 600 movie theaters nationwide. A full list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“Apollo 13” boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris and Kathleen Quinlan, but its even more remarkable achievement may be how director Howard executes a story of perseverance, unity and commitment to a higher purpose. Twenty-five years after its initial release – and a half-century after the arduous, near-fatal journey that made legends out of astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert – “Apollo 13” shines as brightly as ever, thanks to its groundbreaking technical achievements, captivating performances and a soaring score by the late James Horner.

Lovell (played by Hanks), Swigert (Bacon) and Haise (Paxton) are almost to the Moon when an on-board explosion leads to the unforgettable line: “Houston, we have a problem.” As their spacecraft is depleted of most of its oxygen supply and electrical power, they attempt to return to earth, led by NASA flight controllers working in a pre-digital age.

A commercial and critical success upon release, “Apollo 13” cemented itsstatus as one of the great space films of all time when it wasnominated for nine Academy Awards™, including Best Picture (winning for Film Editing and Sound). 

“Apollo 13 may have been deemed a ‘successful failure,’ but the movie is a brilliant reminder that it was anything but, and we are honored to commemorate the 50th anniversary of such an extraordinary human accomplishment – and the 25th anniversary of the movie – by bringing Apollo 13 back to movie theaters, where its vision and scope can be best appreciated,” said Fathom Events VP of Studio Relations Tom Lucas.  

WAMG Giveaway – Win TOY STORY 4 on Blu-ray Available October 8th

This summer, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” took audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, earning a 98 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $1 billion at the global box office. Packed with old friends and new faces, the fourth film in the beloved Toy Story series, which leads Woody to an unexpected fork in the road, arrives home on Digital in 4K Ultra HD, HD, and Movies Anywhere Oct. 1, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD Oct. 8.

Now you can win the win the Blu-ray of A TOY STORY 4. We Are Movie Geeks has one copy to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us what your favorite movie in this TOY STORY series is. (mine’s Part 3). It’s so easy!

1. YOU MUST BE A US RESIDENT. PRIZE WILL ONLY BE SHIPPED TO US ADDRESSES.  NO P.O. BOXES.  NO DUPLICATE ADDRESSES.

2. WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES.

Fans who bring home “Toy Story 4” will be treated to over an hour of bonus features celebrating the film’s iconic characters, Pixar’s filmmaking team and the legacy of “Toy Story,” which began as the world’s first fully computer-animated feature film released nearly 25 years ago. Extensive extras includes deleted scenes such as an alternate ending, an all-new featurette with an endearing look back on Woody and Buzz’s legendary friendship throughout the years; entertaining studio stories shared by members of the Pixar team; a nostalgic look back at the creation and first storyboard screening of “Toy Story” with filmmakers; and the pioneering efforts of Pixar artists who created the sets, characters, look and feel of the original film and much more.

In “Toy Story 4,” Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So, when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy Forky (voice of Tony Hale) calls himself “trash,” Woody decides to teach Forky how to embrace being a toy. But a road-trip adventure, including an unexpected reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts), shows Woody how big the world can be for a toy. In addition, carnival prizes Ducky (voice of Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (voice of Jordan Peele) bring a new level of fun to the film.

The must-own, fourth installment in the Toy Story series will be packaged several ways to ensure families get the most out of their in-home entertainment experience. “Toy Story 4” arrives home a week early on Digital 4K Ultra HD™, HD and SD with two exclusive extras including a deleted scene, “Bonnie’s Playtime”.  A physical copy of the film is available as a 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital Code), a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Code) and a single DVD. Fans who wish to relive all four Toy Story adventures may opt for a Digital bundle, which is available for pre-order.

BONUS FEATURES (may vary by retailer)

            Blu-ray & Digital:

  • ‘Toy Stories – The Toy Story 4 cast and crew share their love of toys!
  • Woody & Buzz – Take a look at the relationship between these two legendary characters.
  • Bo Rebooted – Discover how Team Bo reimagined all aspects of Bo Peep’s identity to arrive at the fully realized character seen in the film.
  • Toy Box – Enjoy a collection of mini-docs on the film’s memorable new characters, featuring the voice actors, director Josh Cooley and Pixar artists talking about the many elements that make these characters fun and lovable
  • Let’s Ride With Ally Maki – Ally Maki, voice of Giggle McDimples, learns all about Pixar’s dialogue recording process from director Josh Cooley and his team.
  • Deleted Scenes introduced by director Josh Cooley including:
    • Scamming Playtime
    • Bo Knows Hippos
    • Desperate Toys
    • Knock-Offs
    • Recruit Duke
    • She’s The One
  • Audio Commentary, Trailers and more!

Digital Exclusive:

  • Anatomy of a Scene: Prologue – Filmmakers and crew review key scenes of the movie and dissect the practical and technological methods used to bring them to life.
  • Additional Deleted scene –  Bonnie’s Playtime

“Toy Story 4” Cast and Crew

“Toy Story 4” welcomes both veteran and new voices, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Annie Potts as Bo Peep, Tony Hale as Forky, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele as Ducky and Bunny, Madeleine McGraw as Bonnie, Christina Hendricks as Gabby Gabby, Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom, Ally Maki as Giggle McDimples and Joan Cusack as Jessie. The voice cast also includes Jay Hernandez, Lori Alan, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Emily Davis, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, the late Don Rickles and Estelle Harris.

“Toy Story 4” is directed by Josh Cooley, and produced by Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera. Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich and Pete Docter are executive producers, and Stanton and Stephany Folsom wrote the screenplay. Longtime “Toy Story” collaborator Randy Newman composed the score and wrote two new original songs, “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” performed by Newman, and “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy,” which is performed by Chris Stapleton for the end credits.

Austin Butler To Star As Elvis Presley Alongside Tom Hanks In Director Baz Luhrmann’s Untitled Elvis Project

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that, after an extensive search, Baz Luhrmann has cast Austin Butler as Elvis Aaron Presley in the director’s upcoming film about the seminal legend. The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.

In the movie, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Luhrmann (“The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge!”) will explore the life and music of Presley, through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, played in the film by two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks (“Forrest Gump,” “Philadelphia”). The story will delve into their complex dynamic spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.

Luhrmann stated, “I knew I couldn’t make this film if the casting wasn’t absolutely right, and we searched thoroughly for an actor with the ability to evoke the singular natural movement and vocal qualities of this peerless star, but also the inner vulnerability of the artist. Throughout the casting process, it was an honor for me to encounter such a vast array of talent. I had heard about Austin Butler from his stand-out role opposite Denzel Washington in The Iceman Cometh on Broadway, and through a journey of extensive screen testing and music and performance workshops, I knew unequivocally that I had found someone who could embody the spirit of one of the world’s most iconic musical figures.”

Butler made his Broadway debut in 2018 opposite Washington in Eugene O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh,” under the direction of George C. Wolfe, and received rave reviews for his work in the role of “lost boy” Don Parritt. He will be seen later this month opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Butler, who also has extensive television credits, can currently be seen on the big screen alongside Bill Murray and Adam Driver in Jim Jarmusch’s “The Dead Don’t Die.”

New York Premiere of Focus Features “The Dead Don’t Die” -Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens, Austin Butler -Photo by: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Focus Features -Location: The Museum of Modern Art

Luhrmann will direct from the current screenplay written by Luhrmann and Craig Pearce. Luhrmann will also produce, alongside multiple-Oscar winner Catherine Martin (“The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge!”), who will once again serve as production designer and costume designer on the film, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss. Andrew Mittman will executive produce.

Principal photography will begin early next year, with filming taking place in Queensland, Australia with the support of the Queensland Government, Screen Queensland and the Australian Government’s Producer Offset program. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

TOY STORY 4 – Review

So right now all the entertainment pages are filled reports of “franchise fatigue”, that audiences are just not plunking down their moola and getting in line for this year’s models of….X-Men and Men in Black, to name two of many. The case could certainly be made for animated features with the soft returns of the “trained dragons’, Lego, and the swiftly sinking “pets”. But then the original cartoons MISSING LINK, WONDER PARK, and those UGLY DOLLS barely made a ripple at the box office. Not to worry, those dull days are over! Cue the music of that Thin Lizzy dance classic (apologies for the title tweak) because “The Toys are Back in Town”. Yes, after a year since INCREDIBLES 2, the fine folks at Pixar are back with another addition to the “game changer” that began the CGI feature flicks. Yes, this is TOY STORY 4. Oh, but you cynics may be bemoaning “yet another blatant cash grab”. Well, kick that pessimistic attitude to the curb (along with those empty Pizza Planet boxes for the recyclers). That’s because after nearly a quarter century (including lots of shorts and a few TV specials) these endearing charmers made of molded plastic and felt are just as fresh as the day they burst through their “shrink wrap”. And, surprisingly, they’re funnier than ever! Take that “sequel doldrums”!

It all begins on a “dark and stormy night”. No kidding (sorry Snoopy)! It’s nine years ago and the gang is back at Andy’s house as they deal with a devastating loss (briefly mentioned in the last film). Slow fade to now, as they await “playtime”, along with some new pals, with their new owner, the sweet little five-year-old Bonnie. But somebody has been left out of the last few sessions. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) is joining her old baby toys in the bedroom closet (listen for the roster of show biz legends as those now discarded). Bonnie even removes Woody’s Sheriff’s star and pins it on Jessie (Joan Cusack). The former kids’ TV show superstar is sad, despite the efforts to cheer him up by BFF Buzz (Tim Allen). Then comes news that Bonnie will soon start kindergarten, prompting Woody to jump into her backpack as she leaves for orientation. As the other kids begin a craft project, shy Bonnie is left with no supplies. Woody to the rescue as he locates a few bits from the waste can. After Bonnie gets home and drops off her backpack in her room, the gang is introduced to her creation: Forky (Tony Hale), a googly-eyed ‘spork’. Everyone’s friendly to the “newbie”, but he doesn’t want to be a toy, yearning to rejoin his “kind” in the garbage. This gives Woody a mission: keep Forky out of the trash. But things get complicated as Bonnie’s daddy decides to rent an RV and load up for a road trip. When Forky flees the vehicle, Woody follows, beginning an adventure that takes the toy gang to a quaint village (maybe somewhere between Bedford Falls and Mayberry USA) as they meet an old friend, make new ones, like Canadian motorcycle daredevil Duke Caboom (Keanu Reeves), plush animals Ducky and Bunny (Key and Peele), and the talking doll Gabby Gabby (Christina Hendricks), while navigating (escaping and breaking in) a traveling carnival and a dusty antique shop. It’s quite the odyssey for our crew, far from their kids’ room comfort zone.

This could be the most astounding roster of vocal talent (or just talent) assembled in an animated feature film (like a CGI IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD), but it’s not the usual ‘stunt casting’ of other cartoon flicks. Hanks and Allen inhabit into their beloved duo as though sliding into a pair of comfy old slippers, though each brings something new this time out. Allen’s Buzz is a bit overwhelmed as the leadership is thrust upon him, even as he listens to his “inner voice”. And Hanks brings unexpected pathos to the usually sunny sheriff, Sure he’s missing “playtime”, but more poignantly he can see the “end of the trail’ looming just over the next couple of hills. The original cast still brings an infectious glee in their old roles (and in case you’re fretting, we still hear the late, very-missed Don Rickles via archive voice tracks). As for the newcomers, well they dive right into this fun-filled romp. Hale has a panicky quality to Forky (think of a plastic Don Knotts) which goes from warped to pure bliss as he bounces toward a receptacle like a lemming scamping toward a cliff’s edge. Key and Peele give a high voltage jolt to their always agitated game prizes, much like the Liam Neeson-loving valets from their TV show. Hendricks has the more challenging role as Gabby goes from friendly vintage doll to sinister “Dragon Lady”-like crazed (a plastic cross between Baby Jane Hudson and Norma Desmond) mastermind and then something completely shocking (all films should strive to have such a complex antagonist). The most inspired bit of casting may be Reeves as the cocky cyclist. He seems to be having a great deal of fun as he kids (maybe skewers) his screen persona. I was keeping her character a secret, but since she’s on the posters, praise is earned by Annie Potts as she transforms Bo Peep into a no-nonsense action heroine. And I must mention that some of the film’s biggest laughs come from Jeff Garlin as the rainbow-colored plush unicorn, Buttercup, who is hilariously obsessed with one “off the wall” idea. Again, those forgotten closet toys are a true comedy dream team.

Can you believe we’re getting this superb entertainment from a first-time feature director, the talented Josh Cooley? Oh, he was also one of the eight (8?!) story and screenplay contributors (along with actress Rashida Jones). “Too many cooks!”, some “haters” may say. Well, I say that this team packed an exceptional amount of comedy into this chaotic cartoon caper. Really, I can’t recall laughing so much at the multiplex in recent memory (may have to go back to BRIDESMAIDS or TRAINWRECK). But the series’ heart is not neglected in the gallons of guffaws’. It’s that unbreakable bond of friendship between Woody and Buzz, still brothers though separated by tech and many decades, that grips us and draws us in. The movie also breaks new ground in the conflict the two face. Yes, they’re cartoons, but they’re far from two-dimensional. Like real human beings, they can evolve and change, and even be redeemed through kindness (now that’s an idea in need of promoting in these times). And as with two of this summer’s superhero epics, a selfless sacrifice makes for a heart-tugging finale. That’s a lot for this year’s only major studio “G-rated” animated film. Though I should warn parents that some sensitive tots may be spooked by the ventriloquist dummies (with frozen wide-eyed smiles and zombie-like shambling walk) who menace our heroes, aided by a ferocious feline. Though we’ve gotten used to it with Pixar’s work, I can’t neglect the film’s striking visuals. Here we’re treated to a couple more astounding environments that are much more than mere backdrops. The details of the antique store interior and the carnival’s exteriors are high art to be savored (bring on the coffee table book). We could also include the jostling RV, of course. They’re worthy successors to Andy and Sid’s houses (TS1), Al’s retro 50’s high rise “crib” and his Toy Barn (TS2) and the Sunnyside Nursery in TS3. And the individual character work still amazes from Peep’s shiny porcelain flesh to fuffy stitching of Bunny and Ducky. And Duke’s “way too cool” 70s ‘stache. But it’s the humor that will stay with you as you leave the theatre (but be sure to stay for the very, very last few seconds for one last, very large laugh). With 2019 nearly half over, I can declare this the funniest film so far (and, unlike previous years, there have been several smart comedies). TOY STORY 4, well I’d add that if they can keep the quality up, the tile should be TOY STORY 4ever! That’s why it truly earns (I’d give it more if I could)…

4 Out of 4 Stars

Run, Forrest, Run! FORREST GUMP Returns to Theaters June 23rd & 25th

FORREST GUMP, director Robert Zemeckis’ film about one man’s unique view of the most memorable events of the second half of the 20th century was the top-grossing film of 1994.

From Mama Gump’s now iconic lesson that life is like a box of chocolates, to Bubba Blue’s laundry list of delectable shrimp preparations, the heartfelt simplicity of FORREST GUMP is as enduring as the summer blockbuster’s most awe-inspiring moments. Relive the magic that is FORREST GUMP when Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures celebrate its 25th anniversary on the big screen at more than 600 nationwide theaters for two days only: Sunday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 25. 

You can for their participating theaters and purchase tickets for FORREST GUMP now at FathomEvents.com.
Spanning three decades of the life of one of film history’s most unlikely heroes, FORREST GUMP became the biggest pop culture event of 1994, topping the domestic box office for the year and earning six Academy Awards® for Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis), Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects for its history-bending scenes where Forrest meets the likes of Elvis Presley, Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Jonson and Richard Nixon, as well as John Lennon while Forrest sits beside the legendary Beatle on the Dick Cavett Show.

Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field, “Forrest Gump” won six Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Best Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth), Best Film Editing and Best Visual Effects.

In addition to its two-day-only theatrical presentations from Fathom Events, “Forrest Gump” became able in a newly remastered two-disc Blu-ray™ beginning on May 7, and is also available on 4K Ultra HD and Digital. “Saving Private Ryan” is available in a three-disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack and on Digital.

“These two films not only demonstrate why Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood history, they are both among the most acclaimed and most popular movies of the 1990s,” said Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas. “On the big screen, both ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Forrest Gump’ are incredible experiences and strengthen our robust line-up of classic film presentations for the year.”

Cinematic Return of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and FORREST GUMP Honor D-Day’s 75th Anniversary and Gump’s 25th

Two beloved and critically acclaimed films starring Oscar®-winning* actor Tom Hanks return to more than 600 cinemas nationwide this June from Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures: “Saving Private Ryan” and “Forrest Gump.”

Each film commemorates a notable milestone: “Saving Private Ryan” plays June 2 and 5, in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day; “Forrest Gump,” which plays June 23 and 25, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. All presentations screen at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time each day.

Tickets for each film are available beginning today at www.FathomEvents.comand at participating theater box offices.

Director Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed epic “Saving Private Ryan” stars Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon and Tom Sizemore and is considered one of the greatest WWII films ever made in large part because of its astonishingly realistic recreation of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. In addition to its critical acclaim, it was also the highest-grossing film of 1998.  

A different war plays a prominent role in the treasured cinematic classic “Forrest Gump.”Director Robert Zemeckis’ film about one man’s unique view of the most memorable events of the second half of the 20th century was the top-grossing film of 1994. Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field, “Forrest Gump” won six Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Tom Hanks), Best Adapted Screenplay (Eric Roth), Best Film Editing and Best Visual Effects. 

In addition to its two-day-only theatrical presentations from Fathom Events, “Forrest Gump” will be available in a newly remastered two-disc Blu-ray™ beginning on May 7, and is also available on 4K Ultra HD and Digital. “Saving Private Ryan” is available in a three-disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Pack and on Digital.

“These two films not only demonstrate why Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood history, they are both among the most acclaimed and most popular movies of the 1990s,” said Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas. “On the big screen, both ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Forrest Gump’ are incredible experiences and strengthen our robust line-up of classic film presentations for the year.” 

TOY STORY 4 Super Bowl TV Spot Features Buzz Lightyear, Woody And Newcomers Ducky (Keegan-Michael Key) And Bunny (Jordan Peele)

HANGIN’ AROUND – In Disney·Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” Buzz Lightyear finds himself among a host of carnival prizes—including Ducky and Bunny, who’ve been waiting a long time to be won. They aren’t exactly welcoming to the Space Ranger—the odds are already stacked against them, and who needs that kind of competition? Featuring Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz, Keegan-Michael Key as the voice of Ducky and Jordan Peele as the voice of Bunny, “Toy Story 4” opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019. ©2019 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Football fans tuning into the big game just caught an all-new sneak peek at “Toy Story 4.” Check out the new spot below.

Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.

Directed by Josh Cooley (“Riley’s First Date?”), and produced by Jonas Rivera (“Inside Out,” “Up”) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer “Inside Out”), Disney·Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” ventures to U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019.

Some Fun Facts about the films –

  • “Toy Story,” originally released on Nov. 22, 1995, was the first fully computer animated feature film and the highest grossing movie of the year. It was nominated for three Oscars® and two Golden Globes®. 
  • “Toy Story 2” is the first film ever to be entirely created, mastered and exhibited digitally. It was also the first animated sequel to gross more than its original, breaking opening weekend box office records in the U.S., UK and Japan, becoming the highest grossing animated release of 1999. It won the Golden Globe for best motion picture – comedy or musical. It won a Grammy® for best song written for a motion picture, television or other visual media (Randy Newman, “When She Loved Me”).
  • Released in 2010, “Toy Story 3” won Oscars® for best animated feature film and best achievement in music written for motion pictures, original song (Randy Newman/“We Belong Together”). The film also won a Golden Globe® and BAFTA for best animated film. It was the second Pixar film to be nominated for the best picture Oscar. It’s also Pixar’s second highest-grossing film of all time behind “Incredibles 2.” 
  • The 2015 short “Riley’s First Date?” was helmed by director Josh Cooley and produced by Mark Nielsen.

©2018 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

TOY STORY 4’s Bo Beep Gets Her Own Poster!

Bo Peep is back! This long-lost friend of Woody, Buzz and the gang always shared a special connection with Woody, but they have not seen each other in years, and Bo has become chipped and faded over time. Bo’s strength and sarcasm always belied her delicate porcelain exterior, and it turns out she’s an adventure-seeking free spirit who feels right at home on the road. When she and Woody are reunited under unlikely circumstances, they realize they’ve grown worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy.

“Bo’s taken control of her own destiny,” said “Toy Story 4” director Josh Cooley. “While Woody was watching Andy grow up, Bo gathered dust until she took it upon herself to head out into the world. And when Woody shows up, they can’t believe that they’ve found each other again.”

Annie Potts returns as the voice of Bo Peep. “She is modern, independent, capable and confident,” said Potts of her character. “Bo is written and conceived to be inspiring as she has weathered life’s ups and downs with grace. I aspire to that.”

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Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.

Directed by Josh Cooley (“Riley’s First Date?”), and produced by Jonas Rivera (“Inside Out,” “Up”) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer “Inside Out”), Disney·Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” ventures to U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019.

Did you know:

  • “Toy Story,” originally released on Nov. 22, 1995, was the first fully computer animated feature film and the highest grossing movie of the year. It was nominated for three Oscars® and two Golden Globes®. 
  • “Toy Story 2” is the first film ever to be entirely created, mastered and exhibited digitally. It was also the first animated sequel to gross more than its original, breaking opening weekend box office records in the U.S., UK and Japan, becoming the highest grossing animated release of 1999. It won the Golden Globe for best motion picture – comedy or musical. It won a Grammy® for best song written for a motion picture, television or other visual media (Randy Newman, “When She Loved Me”).
  • Released in 2010, “Toy Story 3” won Oscars® for best animated feature film and best achievement in music written for motion pictures, original song (Randy Newman/“We Belong Together”). The film also won a Golden Globe® and BAFTA for best animated film. It was the second Pixar film to be nominated for the best picture Oscar. It’s also Pixar’s second highest-grossing film of all time behind “Incredibles 2.” 
  • The 2015 short “Riley’s First Date?” was helmed by director Josh Cooley and produced by Mark Nielsen.

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Holidays Are for Lovers: SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Returns to U.S. Theaters December 2nd and 5th

Twenty-five years ago, moviegoers fell in love with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan as two strangers searching for a soulmate in “Sleepless in Seattle.” As the romantic-comedy by director Nora Ephron marks its silver anniversary, Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Entertainment are bringing the enchanting film back to cinemas nationwide for two days only.

Tickets to “Sleepless in Seattle” are now available at www.FathomEvents.comor at participating theater box offices.

The Fathom Spotlight Series will present the 1993 box-office smash – along with a brand-new introduction by Meg Ryan and producer Gary Foster – in nearly 400 movie theaters nationwide for two days only: Sunday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday, December 5, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (all local times).

On its release, Roger Ebert praised “Sleepless in Seattle” as a film “so warm and gentle I smiled the whole way through,” and audiences couldn’t get enough of the second of four on-screen pairings of Ryan and Hanks. (1990’s “Joe Versus the Volcano,” “You’ve Got Mail” in 1998, and Ryan’s directorial debut “Ithaca” in 2015.) Filled with the strains of hopelessly romantic popular hits, “Sleepless in Seattle” was one of the five top-grossing films of 1993 and has also been named by the American Film Institute as one of the 10 most romantic movies ever made.

It’s the tale of two romantic souls destined to be together but kept apart by fate. After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin (Hanks) is trapped in grief, and moves from Chicago to Seattle with his 8-year-old son Jonah (Ross Malinger, in a scene-stealing role). Unsure of how to help his father get through the pain, Jonah calls a national radio show to seek the advice of a psychologist, immediately attracting the attention of millions of people, including reporter Annie Reed (Ryan). She can’t stop thinking about Sam’s predicament, even though she’s already engaged to Walter (Bill Pullman). Urged on by her best friend and editor (Rosie O’Donnell), Annie proposes a plan to meet Sam at the top of the Empire State Building on Valentine’s Day … but no one is sure the meeting will happen.

“We couldn’t let 2018 come to an end without honoring one of the truly great romantic comedies as it celebrates its 25th anniversary – and we’re doubly excited to have the help of Meg Ryan and Gary Foster, whose talents were so critical to making this film a success,” said Tom Lucas, Fathom Events VP of Studio Relations.

Tristar Pictures presents “Sleepless in Seattle” with executive producers Lynda Obst and Patrick Crowley. The story is by Jeff Arch with screenplay by Nora Ephron and David S. Ward and Jeff Arch. The film was produced by Gary Foster and directed by Nora Ephron. “Sleepless in Seattle” is available on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital.